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K–12 Standards

Dance: Kindergarten

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Creating

  • 1

    Demonstrate an understanding of the choreographic process.ESDK.CR.1

    1. a

      Explore working independently and collaboratively with others.ESDK.CR.1.a

    2. b

      Create and perform a dance sequence.ESDK.CR.1.b

    3. c

      Explore dance elements through structured improvisation and play (e.g. body, space, time, energy).ESDK.CR.1.c

    4. d

      Respond to a variety of stimuli through movement (e.g. scarves, songs, sounds, images).ESDK.CR.1.d

  • 2

    Demonstrate an understanding of dance as a form of communication.ESDK.CR.2

    1. a

      Express ideas and feelings through movement, gestures, and facial expressionsESDK.CR.2.a

    2. b

      Move expressively to music and/or other stimuli (e.g. sound, text).ESDK.CR.2.b

Performing

  • 1

    Identify and demonstrate movement elements, skills, and terminology in dance.ESDK.PR.1

    1. a

      Identify and demonstrate basic creative and locomotor movements and body isolations.ESDK.PR.1.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate the difference between personal and general space.ESDK.PR.1.b

    3. c

      Demonstrate the ability to perform simple movements in response to oral instruction.ESDK.PR.1.c

  • 2

    Understand and model dance etiquette as a classroom participant, performer, and observer.ESDK.PR.2

    1. a

      Demonstrate attentiveness, full participation, and awareness of others in the dance learning and performance environments.ESDK.PR.2.a

    2. b

      Understand and demonstrate appropriate behaviors as a dance performer, and as an audience member. ESDK.PR.2.b

  • 3

    Recognize the relationship between human anatomy and movement.ESDK.PR.3

    1. a

      Identify basic body parts and how they move.ESDK.PR.3.a

  • 4

    Understand and apply music concepts to dance.ESDK.PR.4

    1. a

      Explore moving to music and responding to changes in tempo and other music qualities. ESDK.PR.4.a

Responding

  • 1

    Demonstrate critical and creative thinking in dance.ESDK.RE.1

    1. a

      Explain basic features that distinguish one dance from another.ESDK.RE.1.a

    2. b

      Observe movement and describe it using basic dance terminology.ESDK.RE.1.b

Connecting

  • 1

    Understand and demonstrate dance throughout history and in various cultures.ESDK.CN.1

    1. a

      Explore historical and cultural motivations for dance.ESDK.CN.1.a

    2. b

      Explore the role of dance in various cultures and history.ESDK.CN.1.b

  • 2

    Recognize connections between dance, wellness, and safety.ESDK.CN.2

    1. a

      Explore the principles of a healthy body (e.g. nutrition, hygiene).ESDK.CN.2.a

    2. b

      Explore moving safely.ESDK.CN.2.b

  • 3

    Identify connections between dance and other areas of knowledge.ESDK.CN.3

    1. a

      Compare and contrast dance to other art forms and subject areas.ESDK.CN.3.a

    2. b

      Explore elements and styles of dance through the use of technology and media.ESDK.CN.3.b

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